When the leader dies with no warning, the citizens of Ravenna turn to his daughter, Kira Sophosia, for leadership. But before she is able to govern, she must go though the legendary rite known as The Proving. As she prepares, Kira begins to ask questions; questions that have dangerous answers. When her world begins to unravel, Kira must fight to show bother the city and herself that she can rise to the occasion.